Letter to Parents of SREB Math Students
Course Description/Objectives:
The SREB math course focuses on the key readiness standards needed for students to be ready to undertake postsecondary academic or career preparation. The course addresses standards throughout high school and even earlier, including Algebra 1, statistics, Geometry and Algebra II standards agreed to as essential college- and career-readiness standards for most students
Supplies: Paper, pen, pencils
Grading Policy: The State Board of Education has approved a 10-point grading scale for all high school students beginning in the fall of 2015. Under the new scale, grades and grade point average calculations will be applied as the following.
A : 90 – 100 = 4.0
B : 80 – 89 = 3.0
C : 70 – 79 = 2.0
D : 60 – 69 = 1.0
F : < 59 = 0.0
Teacher Expectations: I expect students to have a positive attitude, to have the needed materials, to complete assignments, to show a willingness to learn, to ask questions, to seek additional help from the teacher when needed, to exhibit proper classroom behavior, and to follow the rules and regulations as listed in the Students Right and Responsibilities Handbook.
Classroom Behavior Expectations:
1) Follow all teacher instructions.
2) Be in your seat and prepared when the tardy bell rings.
3) Respect others and their property.
4) No usage of cell phones, i-pods, MP3, CD players, etc.
5) Obey all school rules.
Attendance: No credit can be given for the course if a student has over 10 absences, unless they do recovery for the additional days. Student should see the teacher in order to arrange for recovery time.
If there is any way I can help you or your child please feel free to contact me. The best way is through e-mail at [email protected]
Mrs. Lewis
The SREB math course focuses on the key readiness standards needed for students to be ready to undertake postsecondary academic or career preparation. The course addresses standards throughout high school and even earlier, including Algebra 1, statistics, Geometry and Algebra II standards agreed to as essential college- and career-readiness standards for most students
Supplies: Paper, pen, pencils
Grading Policy: The State Board of Education has approved a 10-point grading scale for all high school students beginning in the fall of 2015. Under the new scale, grades and grade point average calculations will be applied as the following.
A : 90 – 100 = 4.0
B : 80 – 89 = 3.0
C : 70 – 79 = 2.0
D : 60 – 69 = 1.0
F : < 59 = 0.0
Teacher Expectations: I expect students to have a positive attitude, to have the needed materials, to complete assignments, to show a willingness to learn, to ask questions, to seek additional help from the teacher when needed, to exhibit proper classroom behavior, and to follow the rules and regulations as listed in the Students Right and Responsibilities Handbook.
Classroom Behavior Expectations:
1) Follow all teacher instructions.
2) Be in your seat and prepared when the tardy bell rings.
3) Respect others and their property.
4) No usage of cell phones, i-pods, MP3, CD players, etc.
5) Obey all school rules.
Attendance: No credit can be given for the course if a student has over 10 absences, unless they do recovery for the additional days. Student should see the teacher in order to arrange for recovery time.
If there is any way I can help you or your child please feel free to contact me. The best way is through e-mail at [email protected]
Mrs. Lewis
Syllabus for SREB Math
Unit 1: Algebraic Expressions
This unit was designed to solidify student’s conception of expressions while providing the students with an opportunity to have success early in the course. Topics covered include estimation, properties of operations, proving two algebraic expressions equivalent, rewriting algebraic expressions, and adding, subtracting, factoring and expanding linear expressions.
Unit 2: Equations
In this unit students will revisit the concept and structure of equations and inequalities. Students will solve linear equations in one variable. They will also rearrange equations to solve for a desired variable. They will explore the connection between equality and inequality and the behavior of inequalities in a negative number system.
Unit 3: Measurement and Proportional Reasoning
This unit deals with unit conversions, using proportions for scaling and area and volume. This unit is useful in helping students make the connections with math and science or other subjects.
Unit 4: Linear Functions
This unit is an in-depth study of linear functions. Student will write, graph and interpret their meaning in the context of the slope and y-intercept. Student will collect their own data and write a line of best fit for that data.
Unit 5: Linear Systems of Equations
This unit deals with solving systems of linear equations. Student will classify solutions (one, none or infinitely many) as well as set up and solve problems using systems of equations. This unit also asks students to choose the best way to solve a system of equations and be able to explain their solutions.
Unit 6: Quadratic Functions
Unit 6 is an expansive look at quadratic equations; their graphs, tables and algebraic functions. Students will explore and learn from multiple applications of quadratics.
Unit 7: Exponential Functions
This unit develops students’ fluency in exponential functions through varying real life financial applications/inquiries. The unit build students understanding of these higher-level functions and give them the opportunity to reflect upon the ramifications of their future financial choices.
Unit 8: Summarizing and Interpreting Statistical Data
In this unit students develop skills to read, analyze, and communicate (using words, tables and graphs) relationships and patterns found in data sets of one or more variables. Learning how to choose the appropriate statistical tools and measurements to assist in the analysis, being able to read and interpret graphs, measurements and formulas are crucial skills to have in a world overflowing with data. Student will explore these concepts while modeling real contexts based on data they collect.
This unit was designed to solidify student’s conception of expressions while providing the students with an opportunity to have success early in the course. Topics covered include estimation, properties of operations, proving two algebraic expressions equivalent, rewriting algebraic expressions, and adding, subtracting, factoring and expanding linear expressions.
Unit 2: Equations
In this unit students will revisit the concept and structure of equations and inequalities. Students will solve linear equations in one variable. They will also rearrange equations to solve for a desired variable. They will explore the connection between equality and inequality and the behavior of inequalities in a negative number system.
Unit 3: Measurement and Proportional Reasoning
This unit deals with unit conversions, using proportions for scaling and area and volume. This unit is useful in helping students make the connections with math and science or other subjects.
Unit 4: Linear Functions
This unit is an in-depth study of linear functions. Student will write, graph and interpret their meaning in the context of the slope and y-intercept. Student will collect their own data and write a line of best fit for that data.
Unit 5: Linear Systems of Equations
This unit deals with solving systems of linear equations. Student will classify solutions (one, none or infinitely many) as well as set up and solve problems using systems of equations. This unit also asks students to choose the best way to solve a system of equations and be able to explain their solutions.
Unit 6: Quadratic Functions
Unit 6 is an expansive look at quadratic equations; their graphs, tables and algebraic functions. Students will explore and learn from multiple applications of quadratics.
Unit 7: Exponential Functions
This unit develops students’ fluency in exponential functions through varying real life financial applications/inquiries. The unit build students understanding of these higher-level functions and give them the opportunity to reflect upon the ramifications of their future financial choices.
Unit 8: Summarizing and Interpreting Statistical Data
In this unit students develop skills to read, analyze, and communicate (using words, tables and graphs) relationships and patterns found in data sets of one or more variables. Learning how to choose the appropriate statistical tools and measurements to assist in the analysis, being able to read and interpret graphs, measurements and formulas are crucial skills to have in a world overflowing with data. Student will explore these concepts while modeling real contexts based on data they collect.